Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado & Wyoming

We are excited to be in Washington D.C. for Teens Speak Up! We want to thank several representatives for taking the time to meet with us and talk about issues important to the epilepsy community. A special Colorado shout out to the staff teams from the offices of Rep. Jason Crow, Congresswoman Diana DeGette and U.S. Rep Brittany Pettersen. A big Wyoming thank you to the staff from the offices of Rep. Cynthia Lummis, Rep. Harriet Hageman and representative John Barrasso. #tsu2025 #epilepsyawareness #epilepsyjourney #epilepsy #Colorado #Wyoming #nationalplan4epilepsy

Attention Medical Professionals! Join us at The Ammon's Horn Society?Spring Dinner at The Fort Restaurant in Morrison?on?April 17th. The?evening?will provide an opportunity for?networking, collaboration, and learning with local general neurologists?and?epileptologists. This unique gathering offers a chance to connect with peers, share insights, and stay updated on the latest in epilepsy care. All medical and mental health professionals in the epilepsy space are free to attend this event. Featured Presentation: "Clinic to Claims: Supporting Epilepsy Patients with SSI/SSDI" by Jennifer Morgan, Founder/Attorney Impact Disability Law, and Leigh Schommer, LCSW. Don't miss this chance to engage with top experts, expand your network, and enhance your knowledge. RSVP Here:?https://lnkd.in/gwQGvBwn

The proposed huge cuts to Medicaid passed through the House yesterday. We need your help to stop these proposals from moving forward in the Senate. Nearly 80 million people in the United States rely on Medicaid to access health care, long-term services and supports. Almost 40% of people between the ages of 18-64 years old living with active epilepsy and many children receive coverage through Medicaid. Urge your members of Senate to?#ProtectMedicaid?by voting NO on the budget resolution and opposing any other legislation that would cut Medicaid! Take action TODAY:?https://lnkd.in/eaUVmta

Americans depend on Medicaid for essential healthcare, long-term services, and support. This includes almost 40% of adults between 18-64 living with active epilepsy, as well as many children. Your voice matters now more than ever. Tell your members of Congress to #ProtectMedicaid and vote NO on any budget resolution or legislation that threatens to cut Medicaid: https://bit.ly/EFAPM

It’s been a busy and impactful week for epilepsy advocacy in Colorado! ? SB25-121: Medicaid Reimbursement for Vagus Nerve Stimulation successfully passed the Senate Health & Human Services Committee with an amendment and a 6-3 vote—now moving to appropriations. This is a critical step toward improving access to treatment for individuals with drug-resistant epilepsy. A huge thank you to Senator Jodeh, Senator Mullica, and Representative Gilchrist for their leadership and support! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxdWQeKy ?? Earlier this week, we also participated in Chronic Disease Awareness Day, joining forces with other nonprofits to foster collaboration and drive meaningful change for those impacted by chronic conditions. Advocacy matters, and together, we’re making a difference! #EpilepsyAdvocacy #ChronicDiseaseAwareness #HealthcareAccess #PolicyMatters #epilepsy #epilepsyfoundation #colorado

Calling young adults 18-30! Have you registered for the Purple Peaks Retreat yet??????This unforgettable weekend is happening April 25–27 at the stunning Ponderosa Retreat and Conference Center in Larkspur, Colorado. You can save with our early bird registration, but only if you sign up by Friday! ? ???Register now:?https://lnkd.in/gGEVBAZz ? Do you have questions? We’re happy to help— email?[email protected]?or call 303-502-5979

Looking for a last minute Christmas gift? Snag some basketball tickets and join Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado and Wyoming while we cheer on the Nuggets on February 10, International Epilepsy Day! Get yours at https://lnkd.in/gfT7KBvM .

Connect. Educate. Empower. It’s what we do and how we make a difference! A special thanks to 9NEWS (KUSA) and Denver Health for helping us change the stigma together.

Did you know the unemployment rate for those with epilepsy is 42%, more than 10 times higher than Colorado's rate? epilepsyWORKS! is going to change that. Would you like to be a part of this movement? Visit https://lnkd.in/gAW9yh4c to make your Colorado Gives Day gift today!

Who do you know with epilepsy? Will you donate in their honor or memory? Visit efcowy.org to make your Giving Tuesday gift. #epilepsy #epilepsyawareness #givingtuesday